2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Viper | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
